AI Powered Racecar Breaks Speed Record
AI Summary
- A driverless Maserati broke the world’s autonomous speed record at the Kennedy Space Center, reaching 197.7 mph.
- The vehicle used advanced self-driving AI developed by Italy’s Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with the Indie Autonomous Challenge.
- The AI is capable of making real-time decisions, allowing the car to handle extreme speeds and challenging conditions.
- This new record surpasses the previous one of 192 mph, also set by the Indie Autonomous Challenge.
- The Maserati MC20 is powered by a 621 horsepower twin-turbocharged engine, typically driven at much lower speeds.
- The goal is to stress-test autonomous technology at high speeds to enhance the safety and efficiency of self-driving cars for everyday use, suggesting that if vehicles can handle nearly 200 mph, future commutes may be smoother and safer.